Meditation Groups Inc is located in Ojai, CA. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Meditation Groups Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meditation Groups Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Meditation Groups Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $358.9k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF MEDITATION MOUNT IS TO PROMOTE THE BUILDING OF AN ENLIGHTENED AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD THROUGH THE POWER OF CREATIVE MEDITATION, INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED EVENTS FOCUSED ON THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE FOLLOWING UNIVERSAL SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES:RIGHT HUMAN RELATIONSTHE INCLUSIVE PRACTICE OF LOVING UNDERSTANDING THAT TREATS ALL BEINGS WITH RESPECT AND DIGNITY.GOODWILLA POWERFULAND ABUNDANT ENERGY THAT NOURISHES THE GREATEST GOOD FOR LIFE.GROUP ENDEAVORTHE GROUP-CONSCIOUS, COLLABORATIVE ENERGY THAT MOVES US TO THINK AND ACT PURPOSEFULLY TOGETHER ON BEHALF OF THE WHOLE.UNANIMITYTHE RECOGNITION OF THE FACT OF ONE HUMANITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AS A UNIQUE EXPRESSION OF THE ONE LIFE.SPIRITUAL APPROACHTHE INEVITABLE MOVEMENT OF LIFE TO AN EVER-EXPANDING STATE OF WHOLENESS AND JOY, THROUGH A LIVING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE PRESENCE.ESSENTIAL DIVINITYTHE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND HONORING OF THE DIVINE PRESENCE IN EVERY PERSON AND IN A
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PLANETARY GARDEN OF PEACE-IT IS A TOUCH POINT FOR MANY VISITORS WHO FIND INSPIRATION, SOLACE, AND REJUVENATION BY SPENDING TIME THERE. IT IS TO BE SHARED BY ALL.
MEDITATION PROGRAMS: TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO MEDITATE AND DISCOVER THEIR INNER LIFE THOUGH THE FOLLOWING MODALITIES:THE MEDITATION ROOM DAILY GUIDED MEDITATIONWEEKLY WALKING MEDITATIONMONTHLY FULL MOON MEDITATIONMONTHLY INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
SACRED CEREMONIES INCLUDE NON-DEMONINATIONAL WEDDINGS, MEMORIALS AND SOLSTICE CEREMONIES. MOST OF THESE ARE CONDUCTED BY A MINISTER, RABBI OR NATIVE AMERICAN ELDER AND ARE CAREFULLY SCREENED TO ASSURE THEY ARE SUPPORTED BY OUR MISSION. MEDITATION MOUNT MAINTAINS A PEACEFUL SANCTUARY ATMOSPHERE TO SUPPPORT SACRED CEREMONIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rosa Maria Romero Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Michael Lindfield President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Brian Ziegler Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Elisabetta Raspini Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Halina Bak-Hughes Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Sheldon Hughes Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $137,123 |
Investment income | $1,507 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$3,320 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $263 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,027,345 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $133,644 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,668 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,788 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,560 |
Advertising and promotion | $77,614 |
Office expenses | $18,897 |
Information technology | $20 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,127 |
Travel | $423 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $89 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,486 |
Insurance | $53,150 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $358,911 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $775,945 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $44,142 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $890 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,113,096 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $8,567 |
Total liabilities | $8,567 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,104,529 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Meditation Groups Inc has recieved totaling $83.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $83 |
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